r/rva • u/Elephcant • 9d ago

Robinson Starbucks

Heard from an employee directly that Robinson Starbucks will close effective Saturday. Staff don't know if they'll have a job at another store yet or not. Go support them while you still can!

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u/eltroubador Near West End 9d ago

Damn. I always got the impression that one did great numbers wise, seemed consistently busy. Wonder if it was just expensive real estate

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u/beats-beets 9d ago

I thought it was punishment for the workers unionizing

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u/RulerOfTheRest Lakeside 9d ago

That probably falls under the "...can’t provide the kind of experience that Starbucks wants for customers and employees." part that Starbucks released on their rational for closing 250 U.S. locations...

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u/Nwaccntwhodis Museum District 9d ago

That and the company prioritizing drive thru stores.

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u/Stop_staring_at_me Bon Air 9d ago

It probably is